Hickam Air Force Base
Honolulu, United States
Hickam Air Force Base
Historic U.S. Air Force installation on Oahu, Hawaii.
- ›Hickam AFB was a primary target during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, suffering heavy casualties and aircraft losses.
- ›In 2010, it merged with Naval Station Pearl Harbor to form Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
- ›The base shares runways with Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, creating a joint military-civilian airfield.
- ›Hickam is home to the 15th Wing, Pacific Air Forces, a major U.S. Air Force command.
- ›Bullet holes from the 1941 attack are preserved on historic base buildings as a permanent memorial.
Hickam Air Force Base, now officially Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, is a United States military installation on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, adjacent to Honolulu International Airport. Established in the 1930s and famously attacked during the December 7, 1941 raid on Pearl Harbor, it remains one of the most historically significant military airfields in the Pacific. The base serves as headquarters for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command air assets and handles military cargo, personnel transport, and government aviation operations.
- Hickam Air Terminal — The primary military passenger and cargo terminal serving authorized DoD personnel, government travelers, and Space-A passengers on official and military aircraft.
- Military shuttle buses connecting to the Pearl Harbor-Hickam installation
- Rental car facilities available on base for authorized personnel
- Taxi and rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) accessible at base entry points
- TheBus (Honolulu city bus) accessible near base perimeter for authorized visitors
- Government fleet vehicles for official DoD travelers
- Hale Koa Hotel (DoD resort, Waikiki)
- Marriott Honolulu Airport Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn Honolulu Airport
- Hampton Inn Honolulu Airport
- Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
On-base dining is primarily served through military dining facilities (DFACs) and the Hickam Club, available to authorized DoD personnel and their guests. The nearby Honolulu Airport corridor offers a broader range of restaurants and fast-food options, while Waikiki and downtown Honolulu — both within 10–15 minutes — provide extensive Hawaiian and international dining experiences.
- Access to Hickam Air Terminal requires valid DoD identification or official travel orders — civilians cannot enter without proper authorization.
- Space-Available (Space-A) flights are a popular low-cost travel option for eligible military members; check the 15th Wing Facebook page for flight listings.
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial is adjacent to the base and open to the general public — plan a separate visit if time permits.
- Hawaii's strict agricultural inspection rules apply on arrival; declare all food items to avoid fines.
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Hickam Air Force Base is a United States Air Force (USAF) installation, named in honor of aviation pioneer Lieutenant Colonel Horace Meek Hickam. The installation merged in 2010 with Naval Station Pearl Harbor to become part of the newly formed Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi. The base neighbors Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and currently shares runways with the airport for its activities and operations.
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